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The Archive Group: Liverpool City Region was established in 1986 and aims to ensure the region’s rich archival heritage is safeguarded for the future and accessible for all.

The Archive Group consists of archive repositories across the Liverpool City Region, comprising the five metropolitan boroughs in the county of Merseyside (City of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, WIrral) and the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire.

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We can help you find the right local archive for:

— Exploring your community and the people who have lived and worked in the area

— Discovering your great, great grandparents

— Learning more about the region’s involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade

— Hearing the real-life stories of individuals through oral history recordings

— Researching women’s history and social justice

— Finding out more about the region’s exciting pop music and counter-culture traditions

— Delving into the rich architectural history of the region

— Watching unique film footage, such as the first ever toothpaste advert